Applications came in from around the globe as the only online nail art competition for professionals asked to see the best that the industry had to offer. Many answered the call, but only 24 semi-finalists could be chosen.

Tracey Lee is not new to the nail industry. She has done everything from teaching to judging to vlogging, but now she can say she has truly done it all. The Eindhoven, Netherlands-based tech flew to Chicago in March where she was crowned the champion of Season 4.

While hair may reign supreme at the North American Hairstyling Awards, every glam goddess knows that nails need a spotlight too! Check out the five 2017 finalists who are competing to be named NAHA's 2017 Nail Professional of the Year.